Teen catches ride with whale shark

June 17, 2013 12:02 PM

Chris Kreis of Fort Myers, Fla. was out on the water with his dad and a group of friends when they came across a massive whale shark near their boat. The teen jumped in the water, and briefly caught a ride with the giant sea creature. AP video. (June 17)

Chris Kreis of Fort Myers, Fla. was out on the water with his dad and a group of friends when they came across a massive whale shark near their boat. The teen jumped in the water, and briefly caught a ride with the giant sea creature. (June 17)

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Chris Kreis of Fort Myers, Fla. was out on the water with his dad and a group of friends when they came across a massive whale shark near their boat. The teen jumped in the water, and briefly caught a ride with the giant sea creature. (June 17)